We want Jamie Oliver!

By
Jessica Aquilina

#WeWantJamie is a live news blog by Sun report Jessica Aquilina who is on the campaign for Parramatta to win the Australian Ministry of Food pop up kitchen competition as well as bring celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to the suburb.

Wednesday, 2pm: An online petition to bring celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to Parramatta has been launched by lord mayor John Chedid.

Cr Chedid has called on residents, workers and businesses to sign the petition to push Parramatta as an option for the first Australian Ministry of Food pop up kitchen.

“It would also fit with our Healthy Generations
program, which encourages residents and workers of all ages and fitness levels
to commit to a healthy lifestyle,” he said

"Parramatta is home to a diverse and growing
population and we want to educate the community about the importance of healthy
habits and encourage people to cook healthy and embrace the rich diversity of
cuisines in Parramatta.

"We’ve made it easy for the community to get behind
the quest to bring Jamie to Parramatta – there’s an online petition where
people can sign their name.

"We’ll also be roaming the streets of Parramatta to
film anyone interested in making their support vocal, which will then be
uploaded to Youtube.

"The more support we can get from the community, the
more likely our City will be a preferred location of choice.

"Changes in family life and the convenience of junk food
have led to people losing touch with cooking, which is vital for a healthy
lifestyle."

Council staff will also roam the streets of Parramatta to film anyone interested in supporting the Jamie Oliver campaign by being part of YouTube videos promoting it.